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Flood situation in Assam deteriorates
The flood situation has deteriorated with the Brahmaputra and its tributaries rising alarmingly following incessant rainfall as the Army was called out in several districts to assist in rescue and relief operations.
The flood situation in Assam on Friday deteriorated with the Brahmaputra and its tributaries rising alarmingly following incessant rainfall as the Army was called out in several districts to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Official sources said that the latest wave of floods has claimed 10 lives and affected more than 12 lakh population in 16 districts.
The situation in Sonitpur district is grim with the water level of the Bor-Dikorai, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, rising above the danger level after heavy rainfall in the catchment areas.
A large number of trees from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, Naduar Reserve Forest and parts of Nameri National Park have been uprooted and carried by the flood waters on to the main road leading to the neighbouring state thereby disrupting vehicular traffic.
The Army has been asked to assist the civil authorities in removing the uprooted trees from the road and restoring vehicular traffic.
The Naduar Revenue Circle in the district is worst affected with 20 villages having a population of more than 19,000 affected and a land area of 50,000 hectares and a crop area of 6,000 hectares has been damaged.
